1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 1965 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1965 Lincoln Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lincoln Continental (284 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Seville. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 206 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Seville | 1965 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Seville | Continental |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 7048 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 284 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |